Using a single strobe - creative examples - post yours

Thanks Mark! The funny thing is we were in this beautiful mountain property and we found this old abandoned cabin that was falling apart with this couch inside. In other words, I'm not sure if the property owners are happy that I photographed this spot . But I loved it too.

Jeffery I didn't light for the woman as much as I lit for the pose. If I had light from the right (with strong directional light) she would have been in his shadow. My approach for this shot was to set up the pose, then light the scene. I have a shot from this scene with an overhead boomed umbrella, but it's too flat for my taste. Good ideas for the future thought...thanks!

tenoverthenose wrote in post #10421650
Jeffery I didn't light for the woman as much as I lit for the pose. If I had light from the right (with strong directional light) she would have been in his shadow. My approach for this shot was to set up the pose, then light the scene. I have a shot from this scene with an overhead boomed umbrella, but it's too flat for my taste. Good ideas for the future thought...thanks!

That makes perfect sense of course and there is usually a reason good photographers do something the way they do. That's why I ask as politely as I can just to see what they're thinking without offending. Thanks for the explanation.

Using strong directional light is harder to pull off so I'm impressed when you guys/gals do. It would be much easier to do the umbrella thing. Badda bing bada boom.

Yep, cracking couch shot, Patrick.

preciousvoices wrote in post #10421497
single 580ex boomed shot into reflective 42" umbrella

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Love the lighting in this one! That beach couldn't be anymore perfect lol..

some photos i never edited until today...these are the first two images with my new intous 4 tablet! already in love!

one more

@ dinko love the textures.. i am one that likes the extra stuff added to an image.. nice model shots and light

@ callaesthetics nice work on the balance of the light !

had a chance to work with my coworkers daughter.

Megan is a senior in one of the 4 surrounding high schools..

we found the perfect look for her..
this pose made her eyes open, and she gave us this perfect expression.

she is stunning in person and as photographed..

her dad boomed the westcott softbox for me slightly out of camera view. camera right..

lighting was a single soft box 580 EXII with 1/4 cto gel

wedding and senior season is about to happen again..

Dates

Taken onJune 24, 2010 at 8.04pm PDT (edit)
Posted to FlickrJune 24, 2010 at 9.12PM PDT (edit)
Exif data

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOn, Fired

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Love it Pham.

I think i am going to coin the term "Pham-boy" (pham fan boy) if thats cool with you. Haha

leninglass wrote in post #10423103

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wow, very moody. Excellent shot.

^agreed.

Can folks say how they lit the subject with the single light..it's helpful ^_^